Philips FC9173 User manual

Category
Vacuum cleaners
Type
User manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Cord rewind button
2 Suction power knob (in case of remote control: infrared receiver)
3 On/off button
4 Dustbag-full indicator
5 Hose connection opening
6 Hose with swivel connector
7 Dust cover release tab
8 Filter holder with motor protection lter
9 Reusable dustbag (specic countries only)
10 Removable strip
11 Dustbag holder
12 Disposable synthetic dustbag
13 Rear wheel
14 Small nozzle
15 Crevice tool
16 Small brush
17 Button coupling
18 Hose with handgrip (specic types only: with remote control)
19 Accessory holder
20 Combination nozzle (specic types only)
21 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings
22 Tri-Active nozzle (specic types only)
23 Rocker switch for carpet/hard oor settings
24 Parking/storage ridge
25 Side brush
26 Tri-Scopic tube
27 Hinging top handle
28 Filter grille (open)
29 Parking slot
30 Mains plug
31 Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter or Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter
32 Front handle
33 Swivel wheel
34 Storage slot
35 Type plate
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable
substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance
itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
- Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes
or ears nor put it in your mouth when it is connected to the vacuum
cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on.
Caution
- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, ne sand, lime,
cement dust and similar substances, the pores of the dustbag become
clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the
dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable
dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacing/emptying the
dustbag’).
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection lter. This could
damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance.
- Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag
provided (some countries only).
- The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate
(>PC/ABS<).
- During vacuum cleaning, especially in rooms with low air humidity,
your vacuum cleaner builds up static electricity. As a result you can
experience electric shocks when you touch the tube or other steel
parts of your vacuum cleaner. These shocks are not harmful to you and
do not damage the appliance. To reduce this inconvenience we advise
you:
1 to discharge the appliance by frequently holding the tube against other
metal objects in the room (for example legs of a table or chair, radiator
etc.);
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2 to raise the air humidity level in the room by placing water in the room.
For example, you can hang containers lled with water from your
radiators or place bowls lled with water on or near your radiators.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.Preparing for use
Hose
1 Toconnectthehose,pushitrmlyintotheappliance(‘click’).
2 Todisconnectthehose,pushthebuttonsandpullthehoseoutof
theappliance.
Tri-Scopic tube
1 Toconnectthetubetothehandgrip,pressthespring-loadedlock
buttononthehandgripandinsertthehandgripintothetube.Fitthe
spring-loadedlockbuttonintotheopeninginthetube(‘click’).
2 Todisconnectthetubefromthehandgrip,pressthespring-loaded
lockbuttonandpullthehandgripoutofthetube.
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3 Adjustthetubetothelengthyoundmostcomfortableduring
vacuuming.Pressoneofthetwocollarsdownwardsandpullthe
tubepartabovethecollarupwardsorpushitdownwards.
Keepthetubeawayfromyourfacewhenyouextendit.Thetubeisvery
long.
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The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard oors.
- The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle
and allow you to clean better along furniture and other obstacles.
- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger
particles.
1 ToconnectanddisconnecttheTri-Activenozzle,usethesame
methodasforthetube.
2 Tocleanhardoors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzle
withyourfoot.
, Thebrushstripforcleaninghardoorscomesoutofthehousing.
Atthesametime,thewheelisliftedtopreventscratchingandto
increasemanoeuvrability.
3 Tocleancarpets,pushtherockerswitchagain.
, Thebrushstripdisappearsintothenozzlehousingandthewheelis
loweredautomatically.
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The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard oors.
1 Tocleanhardoors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzle
withyourfoot.
, Thebrushstripforcleaninghardoorscomesoutofthenozzle
housing.
2 Tocleancarpets,pushtherockerswitchagain.
, Thebrushstripdisappearsintothenozzlehousing.
Crevice tool, small nozzle and small brush
1 Connectthecrevicetool(1),thesmallnozzle(2)orthesmall
brush(3)directlytothehandgripofthehoseortothetube.Usethe
samemethodasforthetube.
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1 Snaptheaccessoryholderontothehandgrip.
2 Snaptwoaccessoriesintotheaccessoryholder:
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- Crevice tool and small nozzle.
Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small nozzle points away from the
holder.
- Crevice tool and small nozzle.
Note: Make sure the suction opening of the small brush points towards the
holder.
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1 Removethebatterycompartmentcover.
2 Placethebatteriesinthebatterycompartment.
Makesurethe-and+polespointintherightdirection.
3 Reattachthebatterycompartmentcover
Using the appliance
1 Pullthecordoutoftheapplianceandputthemainspluginthewall
socket.
2 Presstheon/offbuttonontopoftheappliancewithyourfootto
switchontheappliance.
Adjusting suction power
During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power.
- Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard
oors.
- Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains, table carpets, etc.
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With the infrared remote control, you can set the suction power to one
of 5 different suction power settings. When you switch on the appliance,
it always starts running at the highest suction power setting.
- To reduce the suction power by one setting, press the - button.
- To increase the suction power by one setting, press the + button.
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- During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with the
suction power knob on top of the appliance
Pausing during use
1 Ifyouwanttopauseforamoment,inserttheridgeonthenozzle
intotheparkingslottoparkthetubeinaconvenientposition.
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2 Iftheapplianceisequippedwithaninfraredremotecontrol(specic
typesonly),pressthestandbybuttontoswitchoffthevacuum
cleanertemporarily,forinstancewhenyouhavetomovesome
furniture.
3 Tocontinuevacuumcleaning,pressthestandbybuttonagain.The
appliancethenstartsoperatingatthepreviouslyselectedsuction
powersettingagain.
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Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoureplacethedisposabledustbag
oremptythereusabledustbag.
Replacing the disposable dustbag
- Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed
colour permanently, i.e. even when the nozzle is not placed on the
oor.
1 Pullthecoverupwardstoopenit.
2 Liftthedustbagholderoutoftheappliance.
Makesureyouholdthedustbaguprightwhenyouliftitoutofthe
appliance.
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3 Pullatthecardboardtagtoremovethefulldustbagfromtheholder.
, Thedustbagissealedautomatically.
4 Slidethecardboardfrontofthenewdustbagintothetwogroovesof
thedustbagholderasfaraspossible.
5 Putthedustbagholderbackintothevacuumcleaner.
Note: If you have not inserted a dustbag, you cannot close the cover.
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In some countries, this vacuum cleaner also comes with a reusable dustbag
that can be used and emptied repeatedly. You can use the reusable dustbag
instead of disposable dustbags.
1 Removethereusabledustbagfromtheapplianceandtheholderas
describedinsection‘Replacingthedisposabledustbag’above.
2 Slidetheclipoffthedustbagsideways.
3 Shakeoutthecontentsintoadustbin.
4 Toclosethedustbag,slidetheclipbackontothebottomedgeofthe
dustbag.
5 Reinsertthereusabledustbagintotheholderandtheapplianceas
describedinsection‘Replacingthedisposabledustbag’above.
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Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeyoucleanorreplacethelters
Note: Only wipe the body of the appliance with a moist cloth.
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Clean the permanent motor protection lter every time you replace or
empty the dustbag.
1 Removethedustbagholderwiththedustbag.
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2 Pressthelterholderreleasetab(1)andtakethelterholderout
oftheappliance(2).Takethemotorprotectionlteroutofthelter
holder.
3 Shakethelteroveradustbintocleanit.
4 Putthecleanlterbackintothelterholder.Fitthetwolugsof
thelterholderbehindtheridgeatthebottomtoensurethatitts
properlyatthetop(1).Thenpresshomethelterholder(‘click’)(2).
5 Placethedustbagholderwiththedustbagbackintotheappliance.
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This appliance is equipped with either the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter
or the Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter. These lters are located in the back
of the appliance. They are able to remove 99.5% and 99.95% respectively
of all particles down to 0.0003mm in size from the outlet air. This not
only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin
such as dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of
respiratory allergies.
Note: To guarantee optimal dust retention and performance of the vacuum
cleaner, always replace the HEPA lter with an original Philips lter of the
correct type (see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).
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Replace the Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lter every six months. This lter is
not washable.
1 Opentheltergrille.
2 Removetheoldlter.
3 Insertthenewlterintotheappliance.
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4 Closetheltergrilleandpushthebottomcornersuntiltheysnap
home.
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Clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter every 6 months. You can
clean the washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lter max. 4 times. Replace
the lter after it has been cleaned 4 times.
1 Opentheltergrille.
2 TakeoutthewashableHEPA13lter.
3 RinsethepleatedsideoftheHEPA13lterunderahotslow-
runningtap.
- Hold the lter in such a way that the pleated side points upwards and
the water ows parallel to the pleats. Hold the lter at an angle so that
the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats.
- Turn the lter 180° and let the water ow along the pleats in opposite
direction.
- Continue this process until the lter is clean.
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Nevercleanthewashablelterwithabrush.
Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the lter, but does restore
its ltration power.
4 Carefullyshakethewaterfromthesurfaceofthelter.Letthelter
dryatleast2hoursbeforeyouputitbackintothevacuumcleaner.
5 Putthelterbackintotheappliance.Closetheltergrilleandpush
thebottomcornersuntiltheysnaphome.
Storage
1 Slidethetubepartsintoeachothertoreducethetubetoits
shortestlength.
2 Switchofftheapplianceandremovethemainsplugfromthewall
socket.
3 Pressthecordrewindbuttontorewindthemainscord.
4 Tostoretheapplianceinuprightposition,inserttheridgeonthe
nozzleintothestorageslot.
5 AlwaysputtheTri-Activenozzleinthecarpetsettingwhenyou
storeit(brushstripretractedintothenozzle).Alsopreventtheside
brushesfrombecomingbent.
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Ordering accessories
If you have any difculties obtaining dustbags, lters or other accessories
for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your
country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaet.
Ordering dustbags
- Philips Classic s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type
number FC8021.
- Philips Clinic s-bag ` high-ltration synthetic dustbags are available
under type number FC8022.
- Philips Anti-Odour s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type
number FC8023.
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- Super Clean Air Filters are available under type number FC8030.
- Non-Washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 lters are available under
type number FC8031.
- Washable Ultra Clean Air HEPA 13 lters are available under type
number FC8038.
Environment
- Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not
throw away batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose
of them at an ofcial collection point for batteries. Always remove the
batteries of the remote control (specic types only) before you discard
and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection point.
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips
website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your
local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic
Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could
encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with
the information below, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country.
1 Thesuctionpowerisinsufcient.
A The dustbag may be full.
- Empty the reusable dustbag (specic types only) or replace the paper
dustbag.
B The lters may be dirty.
- Clean or replace the lters.
C The suction power may be set to a low setting.
- Set the suction power to a higher setting.
D The nozzle, tube or hose may be blocked up.
- To remove the obstruction, disconnect the blocked-up item and
connect it (as far as possible) the other way around. Switch on the
vacuum cleaner to force the air through the blocked-up item in
opposite direction.
2 Theinfraredremotecontrol(specictypesonly)doesnotfunction.
A Perhaps the batteries do not make proper contact or have not been
inserted in the proper way.
- Remove the lid of the battery compartment and push the batteries
back into place. Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right
direction.
B The batteries may be empty.
- Replace the batteries.
3 WhenIusemyvacuumcleanerIsometimesfeelelectricshocks.
A Your vacuum cleaner has built up static electricity. The lower the air
humidity in the rooms, the more static electricity the appliance builds
up.
- To reduce this inconvenience, we advise you to discharge the appliance
by frequently holding the tube against other metal objects in the room
(for example legs of a table or chair, radiator etc.).
- To reduce this inconvenience, we advise you to raise the air humidity
level in the room by placing water in the room. For example, you can
hang containers lled with water from your radiators or place bowls
lled with water on or near your radiators.
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